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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.77, 877.26 and 373.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.77, 877.26 and 373.72 is: 515.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.77 : 877.26 = 373.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.77/877.26 = 373.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.77x = 877.26 × 373.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.77x = 327,849.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,849.61/635.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.67

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